AP Aircraft Mechanic job at Interstate Aviation in Plainville CT

Description, duties, responsibilities

A&P Mechanic

Interstate Aviation, Inc. Plainville, CT

Full-time $24 - $28 an hour (based on experience), Paid vacation / sick days, Health insurance

Interstate Aviation, Inc. is the Fixed Base Operator at Robertson Airport (4B8) in Plainville, CT., in business since 1971.

Our FAA certified repair shop services include:

• Aircraft 100 hour aircraft inspections, 100 hour/annual, 50 hour inspections
• Troubleshooting
• Engine removal and installations
• Pre-purchase inspections
• Maintenance and repair of most major brands of aircraft including: Beechcraft, Bonanza, Cessna single and Cessna twin aircraft, Mooney, Piper and Cirrus.
• Oil & filter changes

We also maintain our own small fleet of single engine aircraft being utilized by our renters and students in our Flight School.

Position Summary:

Full Time; the shift is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Under the supervision of our Director or Maintenance, the A&P mechanic will be responsible for general preventative and corrective maintenance on company and customer owned aircraft as summarized below:

Examines, repairs, assembles, and tests aircraft accessories, such as engines, power brake units, auxiliary electric motors, carburetors, spark igniters, valves, pumps, fuselage, wings, and oil and fuel tanks, using hand tools and testing devices, and following shop orders and manufacturer's specifications.

Job Duties:

• Must have knowledge and adherence to Federal regulations.
• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.

REQUIRED License/Experience:

• FAA A&P License (Required)
• Leadership experience helpful.
• High level of initiative and commitment.
• Excellent performance and attendance history.

Interstate Aviation Company Overview

Robertson Airport is the oldest airport in the state of Connecticut, established in 1911. It is a general aviation airport and is managed by Interstate Aviation, Inc.. Since 1971, Interstate has been a complete service facility for pilots and aircraft. Interstate Aviation serves the surrounding community by providing, a Full Service FBO, FAA Approved Flight Training, Aircraft Rental, Complete Maintenance/Parts & Aircraft Hangar Storage. Robertson Airport has allowed many private and business people of and around Plainville the opportunity to meet friends, relatives and business associates in pleasant and modern surroundings.